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2001 Volvo V70 transmission problems

The 2001 Volvo V70 has 45 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

45

Transmission complaints

17%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

V70 transmission complaints by model year45 complaints1998: 13 complaints1999: 8 complaints2000: 8 complaints2001: 45 complaints2002: 17 complaints2003: 5 complaints2004: 6 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 1 complaints
V70 transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND DRIVER REMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO PICK HER CAR UP, VEHICLE HAD ROLLED DOWN THE HILL, AND HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *TT

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 9, 2002 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2001 Volvo V70 have?

NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2001 Volvo V70 transmission — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.